Candidates must complete two certification assessments for the Principal as Instructional Leader certification:
PASL (Performance Assessment for School Leaders)
Performance-based
Online window – twice a year: fall and spring
Based on task and steps
Task 1: Problem-Solving in the Field Candidates’ ability to address and resolve a significant problem/challenge in the school that influences instructional practice and student learning
Task 2: Supporting Continuous Professional Development Candidates’ ability to establish and support effective and continuous professional development with staff for the purpose of improved instruction and student learning
Task 3: Creating a Collaborative Culture Candidates’ ability to facilitate stakeholders’ efforts to build a collaborative team within the school to improve instruction, student achievement, and the school culture
Permission for Registration is granted after completing 240Tutoring.com practice exam
Computer administered at a testing center
Five hours in length
70 (58 scorable) Selected response question
4 constructed responses (Candidates will be given data on a school and then asked to identify a problem, analyze the root cause, and provide a supported plan)
